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San Diego Comic-Con 2017: The Complete List of DC Panels

San Diego Comic-Con 2017: The Complete List of DC Panels

Over the next four days, there will be hundreds of panels taking place at San Diego Comic-Con. If you’re interested, you can find a complete listing on their website. But if you’re here, there’s a pretty good chance you’re a DC fan and wondering which of those panels are being presented by DC and our friends at Warner Bros.

Below you’ll find the complete list of DC panels (for a list that includes Warner Bros. panels, click here). If you want the official scoop on your favorite DC comics, movies, TV, games and collectibles, these are the panels to check out. Please note, however, that while we don’t anticipate it, things change constantly at SDCC. Please consult the Comic-Con website, the DC All Access app, or the printed room schedules at SDCC for the most up-to-date information.

If you’re interested in DC signings, the DC All Access app is your best resource. Please note that wristbands for select events/signings will be distributed first thing every morning, as early as 6:00 am, at the Sails Pavilion on the day of the signing. There will be no access to wristband lines prior to 6:00 am. For more information on the wristband procedure, please visit the Toucan Blog, SDCC’s official blog which includes helpful maps.

Meet the folks behind the hit program that is all about your favorite topic: DC! Tiffany Smith, Jason Inman, Whitney Moore, Hector Navarro…the names you’ve come to know and love will be here sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits and all out DC fun.

DC Meet the Publishers 2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.Room: 6DE

DC’s Publishers are back in San Diego and better than ever! Dan DiDio and Jim Lee are the driving forces behind DC Universe Rebirth, Vertigo, MAD, DC’s YOUNG ANIMAL, DARK MATTER and much more. This up-close-and-personal panel gives you unique access to the leaders of your favorite comic book line!

Spotlight on Geoff Johns3:15p.m. - 4:15p.m.Room: 6DE

The superstar DC writer, President & Chief Creative Officer returns to San Diego for an all-access and in-depth discussion. Be here for this exclusive panel that will give you insight to one of the genre’s most influential people. With the upcoming Doomsday Clock, there will be much to cover!

Mad about MAD4:30p.m. - 5:30p.m.Room: 8

MAD, the country’s #1-selling humor magazine (in a field of 1), is dumber than ever! Join MAD Magazine editor John Ficarra and art director Sam Viviano for a ridiculous peek at what’s happening at the magazine, and an epically, moronic Q&A that’s bound to be, well, MAD! (Prizes will be awarded for most moronic questions!)

DC Art Masters: Drawing DC5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.Room: 11

Class is in session as some of the greatest artists in the industry take this panel to school with an in-depth look at their creative process! DC Entertainment is proud to spotlight these talented individuals for this exclusive, all-access look at what it’s like drawing DC!

Think you know everything from Crisis on Infinite Earths to Flashpoint to Rebirth? Come by and test your knowledge of the DC Universe from its inception all the way to Dark Days against DC’s finest minds to win some exclusive prizes!

Friday, 7/21/17

DC Universe Rebirth11:15a.m. - 12:15p.m.Room: 6DE

DC Universe Rebirth has taken the industry by storm. The universe has been restored with hope and optimism, engaging storylines and dynamic characters. Come discover more about your favorite DC super heroes, plus hear from the talented teams bringing these stories to life!

DC Metal/ Dark Matter1:45p.m. - 2:45p.m.Room: 6DE

The team behind DARK NIGHTS: METAL, Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, are here to talk about comic’s hottest event! They are joined by DARK MATTER contributor Phillip Tan, James Tynion IV, Robert Venditti and others in this revealing hour of comics!

Vertigo: Creator Spotlight3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.Room: 6DE

Comics’ most innovative imprint puts the creator in the spotlight! Come witness the evolution of Vertigo, as we glimpse back at the rich history, and peek forward to some of the incredible things to come. The star-studded lineup features Academy Award winner John Ridley with a few huge surprise guests!

DC From Page to Screen4:15p.m. - 5:15p.m.Room: 6DE

Never before has DC been more popular in TV, video games, home videos, and movie theaters. And with an impressive film slate and countless shows in series and production, it has never been a better time to be a DC fan! Join the people behind the scenes that translate the page to the screen on this must see panel that sees your favorite stories and characters come to life!

DC’s Young Animal5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.Room: 5AB

Be here as we delve further into the world of DC’s YOUNG ANIMAL, the DC imprint led by MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE frontman and best selling comic writer, Gerard Way (Doom Patrol), with many of his top notch collaborators including Cecil Castellucci and Marley Zarcone (Shade, the Changing Girl), Jody Houser (Mother Panic), Jon Rivera (Cave Carson Has A Cybernetic Eye) and others.

New to comics? Are you at the convention because you’re a fan of great DC TV, movies, video games, or other media? Bingeing a season of The Flash leave you wanting to know more about the source material? Well, look no further; this is the panel for you! Our panel of experts is here to help you along your journey through the wonderful world of comics! Come one, come all!

DC Harley Quinn: Celebrating 25 Years12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m.Room: 6DE

Twenty five years ago, Dr. Harleen Quinzel made her first appearance in Batman: The Animated Series and what a debut it was! An instant fan favorite and her popularity has been meteoric ever since! Come celebrate her first appearance anniversary with some of the key contributors to this modern icon.

DC Celebrates WildStorm 25th Anniversary1:45p.m. - 3:15p.m.Room: 6DE

It’s has been 25 years since Jim Lee’s WildStorm first made its mark on the comics landscape with such memorable and innovative titles like WildC.A.T.S.,Gen13, Stormwatch, and Deathblow, to name a few. Join Jim Lee and former WildStorm staffers and talented contributors including Ryan Benjamin, Lee Bermejo, J. Scott Campbell, Carlos D’Anda, Sandra Hope, Dustin Nguyen, Alex Sinclair and others for a fun trip down memory lane!

DC Master Class6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.Room: 6DE

The DC MASTER CLASS is in session! Comics’ elite, cream-of-the-crop artists Amanda Conner, Tony Daniel, Andy Kubert, Jim Lee, John Romita Jr and a huge surprise guest are here to share details on their new projects. This panel has the MASTER CLASS seal of approval!

Sunday, 7/23/17

DC My Secret Origin or How I Broke In to Comics1:45p.m. - 2:45p.m.Room: 6DE

They say breaking up is hard to do…but breaking into comics may be tougher! Come by for an inside look at how some of DC’s topnotch talent broke in, crafting the tales of your favorite DC Super Heroes!

DC Kids – Sunday Art School4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.Room: 6DE

It’s Sunday Funday! Bring your kids along as some of the best young adult/kids artists DC has to offer are here to share with you their drawing tips and tools for the trade. Fan favorites Art & Franco (DC Super-Friends), Agnes Garbowska (DC Super Hero Girls), Dustin Nguyen (Batman: L’il Gotham, Super Hero Society) are your tutors for today’s class.